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CEOWORLD magazine - Latest - Stats Gate - Revealed: The World’s Best Cities For Shopping, 2025

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Revealed: The World’s Best Cities For Shopping, 2025

Shopping

Shopping is a fun activity enjoyed by people of all ages and nationalities. It’s a great way to relieve stress by buying things you love, especially when they are beautifully displayed. Whether it’s clothing, shoes, or unique artifacts, exclusive shopping destinations worldwide amaze visitors with their extensive range of offerings. The shopping experience not only improves but can also be budget-friendly. The variety of items available truly enhances the appeal of a shopping destination.

While Paris, London, and Milan are known as fashion capitals, New York City stands out as the best shopping city in the world, according to CEOWORLD magazine’s 2025 rankings. The Big Apple boasts an impressive mix of world-famous window displays, designer labels, and independent boutiques.

Shop ’til you drop in New York City!

In Europe, Italy leads the shopping scene, with three cities—Milan, Rome, and Florence—receiving high praise for their shopping experiences.

The World's Best Cities For Shopping

RankCityVarietyFriendlinessValue For MoneyScore
1New York City, United States95949797
2Paris, France91939496
3London, United Kingdom86919394
4Hong Kong81899292
5Bangkok, Thailand74888991
6Los Angeles, California , United States73878688
7Singapore72828586
8Dubai, United Arab Emirates70818184
9Milan, Italy68807982
10Seoul, South Korea66797680
11Madrid, Spain65767479
12Vienna, Austria64757076
13Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia63716974
14Tokyo, Japan61706771
15Berlin, Germany60696369
16Sao Paulo, Brazil59686267
17Rome, Italy58656165
18Athens, Greece57636064
19Melbourne, Australia50615863
20Amsterdam, Netherlands47555561
21Las Vegas, Nevada, United States44535457
22Florence, Italy41525256
23Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States38504753
24Hoi An, Vietnam37484552
25Chicago, Illinois , United States35454148

To pinpoint which cities around the world are favorites for globetrotters who travel to shop, we surveyed 1,200 global experts, using a 1-to-100 scoring scale for each of the three factors.

1) Variety: major shopping centers, designers, quantity of upscale shops, shopping malls, boutique retailers, number of available brands, and a little-known antiques shop.
2) Friendliness:
city beauty, quality of window displays, shop decor, staff friendliness, city dining experience, and accommodation options.
3) Value for money: bargain opportunities like sale seasons and average prices.

Here are some of the exciting shopping destinations of the world which keep your suitcase filled with excellent take-back goods:

New York City, USA: It is considered to be the best all-around shopping destination for a reason. Along with hundreds of international brands, there are thousands of boutiques and vintage shops exclusive to the city. For a majestic experience, try out malls such as Time Warner Centre, SoHo boutiques, and pop-up shops in Bryant Park and Union Square.

Paris, France: One cannot afford to miss shopping at the fashion capital of the world. High-end fashion labels such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton have their biggest outlets here.  Also, check out the Paris Golden Triangle, which offers the best shopping options. Check out the Christmas market in January to get budget-friendly shopping options here.For women who love fashion, Paris is the ultimate destination for shopping.

London, United Kingdom:  The best shopping in the world happens at Oxford Street, which has the famous department store John Lewis. For mid-priced fashion outlets, check out Regent Street. Bond Street, Mayfair, and Carnaby Street’s independent brands are another star attraction. Notting Hill is another amazing place with vintage offerings for the passionate shopper! London is also known for its amazing electronic goods shopping at a very affordable price for years.

Hong Kong, China: This is the perfect destination for people who love bargained goods and electronics. Try out Jade Market, Temple Street, and Street Night Market, and also visit Kowloon’s Nathan Road, a major retail outlet. This place is also famous for tailored goods, where clothes can be custom-stitched using a wide range of tailoring options.

Bangkok, Thailand: The well-known departmental store MBK comprises nearly 2000 stores of various outlets and brands. Chinatown has the cheapest and most affordable goods, which keeps your shopping mania even higher. Chatuchak Market is also one of the biggest shopping markets in the world.

Los Angeles, USA: This glam capital of the world has nothing but the best to offer for the crazy shopper.  Rodeo Drive is one of the famous streets in the world for shopping. All the top-notch brands such as Armani, Coco Chanel, and Christian Dior are present in this elegant shopping destination. For a relaxed market atmosphere, try the Farmers’ Market for satiating your taste buds as well! Have a fashionable shopping trip to Melrose Avenue to get to know what all the clothing celebrities live by!


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Despina Wilson
I am a senior editor and data journalist at CEOWORLD magazine. My job involves using infographics to report on news topics related to business and policy, with a global perspective. I hold a master's degree in journalism and have worked for newspapers and reporting projects in both the US and the UK, giving me a unique transatlantic perspective. I believe that data can enhance coverage of all news topics. As a contributor, I plan cover a wide range of issues, such as gender equality, climate change, labor, and immigration, using relevant statistics and insightful visualizations.

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